A Beauty Kneeling Before A Mirror
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Goyo Hashiguchi's A Beauty Kneeling Before A Mirror into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Goyo Hashiguchi's A Beauty Kneeling Before A Mirror (1920) is a mesmerizing shin-hanga (new prints) masterpiece that exemplifies early 20th-century Japanese woodblock artistry. The intimate scene depicts a young woman draped in an exquisitely patterned kimono, her graceful pose captured mid-ritual as she gazes into a handheld mirror – a poetic meditation on vanity and transience. The muted indigos and soft earth tones glow with bokashi (gradated ink) technique, while delicate linework renders the textiles’ chrysanthemum motifs with almost tactile precision. As one of only 16 designs Hashiguchi completed before his untimely death, this print bridges ukiyo-e traditions with modern sensibilities, earning canonical status among collectors for its technical perfection and psychological depth. Notably, surviving impressions remain exceedingly rare since original blocks were destroyed in the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
For interiors seeking refined elegance, display this piece prominently as a conversation-starting focal point. Choose a space with indirect natural light – perhaps a minimalist study or serene bedroom alcove – where its subdued palette harmonizes with neutral walls or dark walnut furnishings. Opt for a museum-quality frame in slender black lacquer to complement the print's sumi ink lines, maintaining a 5-inch mat border to accentuate the composition’s breathing space. At the standard ōban size (~15" x 10"), it pairs beautifully with contemporary artisanal objects like a raku pottery vase or low-profile ikebana arrangement. In offices, position it near seating areas to create visual respite; the contemplative subject matter subtly encourages mindful pauses. Avoid cluttering nearby surfaces, letting the work's quiet sophistication resonate through restrained styling that echoes Hashiguchi’s "less is more" aesthetic philosophy.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
